Strick Trailers, LLC recalls 2013 Strick Dry Freight Van Trailer

Recall date

August 11, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

15V506000

Brand / firm

Strick

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,006 units

Why it was recalled

Failing to meet the rear impact protection requirements increases the risk of injury to occupants of a vehicle that collides with the rear of the trailer.

What was recalled

Strick Trailers, LLC (Strick) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dry Freight Van Trailers, model number S4280E99NFWOP, manufactured October 1, 2012, to July 15, 2013. As built, the trailers have tires that are more than 12 inches forward of the rear of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 224, "Rear Impact Protection."

What to do

Strick will notify owners and will replace the fixed torque arm with an adjustable torque arm allowing for the rearward adjustment of the axle, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2015. Owners may contact Strick customer service at 1-704-436-2590.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.